Eureka Bar Owner Decries 'Selective Enforcement' After Knowingly, Repeatedly Violating COVID Orders

by Thadeus Greenson on October 23, 2020 at 5:16PM

The city of Eureka has threatened to fine a local venue as much as $5,000 per violation if it continues with a scheduled burlesque and heavy metal show tomorrow night that would be in violation of state and county COVID-19 health orders, which still prohibit live entertainment performances. “This is the last stage in Eureka,” he said.

Local Tribes Sponsor Day of Action for Removal of Klamath Dams

by Iridian Casarez on October 22, 2020 at 4:31PM

To join the virtual rally at 3:3o p.m., register at tinyurl.com/Mobilize4water. For more information on the Klamath Justice Coalition and other events visit californiasalmon.org.

Arkley's 'Dog Ranch' Peninsula Property Sold to Conservation Coalition

by Thadeus Greenson on October 16, 2020 at 1:26PM

For the time being, Cipra said Friends of the Dunes will work with the Bureau of Land Management, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Harbor District, the county of Humboldt and the Wiyot Tribe under a memorandum of understanding to manage the property together. “We’re going to be working together,” he said.

Humboldt Enters 'New Normal' COVID Ranking

by Kimberly Wear on October 7, 2020 at 3:40PM

To date, Humboldt County has seen 32 hospitalizations and eight deaths. Today's results include the processing of 124 samples.

Supes Allocate $600k for Small Business Program

by Kimberly Wear on October 7, 2020 at 12:32PM

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved allocating an additional $600,000 to the Small Business Restart and Recovery grant program to help provide relief amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The board recently extended the program to allow nonprofits and special districts to apply for grants in addition to local small businesses.

Humboldt Goes 'Minimal' but Ranking Could Be Fleeting

by Kimberly Wear on October 7, 2020 at 11:52AM

Food for People to Hold SoHum Distributions Tuesday

by Thadeus Greenson on September 25, 2020 at 4:22PM

Food for People’s Free Produce Distributions in Garberville/Redway In response to the fire evacuations and road closures in Southern Humboldt Food for People has reschedule Free Produce Distributions in Redway and Garberville for Tuesday, September 29th.

Ford Sentenced in Cannabis Insurance Embezzlement Case

by Thadeus Greenson on September 25, 2020 at 4:06PM

Humboldt County Superior Court Judge Christopher Wilson sentenced John Ford to serve 90 days in jail and five years probation after the former insurance broker pleaded guilty to felony embezzlement. An investigation by the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, the District Attorney's Office and the California Office of Insurance alleged that Ford contracted with various clients in 2016, including several cannabis businesses looking for insurance policies, but simply pocketed premium payments rather than purchasing policies.

UPDATE: Slash Pile Fire Burning in Arcata

by Kimberly Wear on September 15, 2020 at 10:04AM

Day-Passes for Farmers in Fire Zones Available

by Kimberly Wear on September 15, 2020 at 9:38AM

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, the Humboldt County Planning & Building Department will be issuing single-day access passes to licensed agriculture and livestock farmers allowing temporary entry to properties within the county’s evacuation order zone. These passes will allow licensed farmers temporary day access to check on the well being of property and care for livestock and crops.